General Counsel

General CounselCompany Information: Equify Financial is a privately-owned, independent specialty finance company based in Fort Worth, Texas. We tailor and personalize our services for each client to build a strong relationship and a strong future for their business. We are an independent, collateral-based lender that can service customers at every financial stage of their business. With over 180 years of combined experience in the equipment finance industry, we can provide an extensive amount of knowledge and an in-depth understanding of our customers' financial circumstances. We help our clients identify areas of growth and find creative solutions that bring more capital to their businesses.Position Summary: The General Counsel role will serve as Equify Financial's lead legal representative and strategic advisor to the CEO and Board. This role is responsible for multi-entity legal strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, and transactional oversight across Equify's core equipment finance platform and affiliated businesses (SaaS, insurance, ABL/factoring, and special situations). This role is heavily focused on litigation management, bankruptcy matters, workouts, restructures, and enforcement actions across Equify's equipment finance, asset-based lending, and special situations portfolios. Long term, the role will move the company from founder-managed legal decisions to a disciplined, institutional-grade legal function that supports scalable growth toward a $1B+ portfolio. This person will serve as lead counsel for all Equify companies, including but not limited to Risk, Business Funding, Real Estate, and Innova.Key Roles / Responsibilities:Serve as principal legal advisor to the CEO and Board of DirectorsOversee all litigation, disputes, and enforcement actions, including as principal in-house litigation counsel for Equify Financial and its affiliated entitiesDraft, negotiate, and manage forbearance agreements, settlement agreements, restructuring documents, and litigation resolutionsPrepare and review board materials, resolutions, consents, and governance documentationSupport Credit Committee and executive leadership with legal risk analysis on stressed or non-performing assetsProvide legal guidance on credit agreements, loan documents, guarantees, and remedies with an emphasis on enforceability and downside protectionAnticipate legal risks within the portfolio and implement proactive strategies to prevent disputes or value erosionMaintain corporate entity structure, bylaws, operating agreements, and cap tables. Lead negotiation and drafting of credit agreements, leases, loan documents, vendor, SaaS, insurance, partnership contracts, and sales team employment agreementsSupport M&A, capital raises, warehouse lines, securitizations, and strategic partnershipsEnable faster deal execution without compromising complianceSupport new product launches, territory expansions, and adjacent business linesAnticipate legal issues before they become growth constraintsReduce legal cycle time on deals and contractsClean regulatory posture with no material findingsLower outside counsel spend through internalization and standardizationMaintain a fully documented, board-level governance structureSupport a scalable legal framework ready for securitization, capital markets, or PE involvementOwn compliance across equipment finance, commercial lending regulations, UCC, lien perfection, collateral enforcement, state-by-state licensing requirements, privacy, data security, and SaaS-related complianceInterface with regulators, auditors, and outside counsel as neededDesign and maintain compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controlsStandardize contract templates to reduce friction and riskEnsure commercial terms align with portfolio risk, ROA targets, and growth strategyManage outside counsel relationships and legal spendDevelop early-warning risk frameworks to prevent disputesSupport workouts, restructures, and recoveries alongside Credit and Special Assets teamsAdvise leadership on executive compensation, incentive plans, employment law, terminations, HR policies, non-competes, non-solicits, and IP protectionPartner with HR to maintain compliant employee handbooks and policiesRequired Education, Experience, and Qualifications:At least five (5) years of lead corporate counsel experience in commercial finance, equipment leasing, banking, or private credit, with at least ten (10) years of legal experience overallExperience supporting $500MM+ balance sheet businesses, regulated financial services environments, and high-growth or PE-backed companiesBusiness-first mindset with strong risk judgmentComfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levelsExcellent communicator with executives and boardsAbility to say "yes" safely, not just "no."High integrity, discretion, and ownership mentalityWorking Conditions:Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift 15 pounds at timesPositions self to install equipment, including under desksMoves throughout the building to access filesMust be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructionsMust be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptionsMust be able to use discretion and independent judgment as neededMust be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workersBenefits:Competitive Compensation PackageMedical + Dental + Vision Coverage401K + Company MatchLife Insurance + Long Term Disability Coverage – 100% Company PaidHealth Savings Account (HSA)Gym Reimbursement ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramWellness Check Program - Insurance Premium DiscountsEAP ResourcesPaid HolidaysPaid Time Off (PTO)Wilks Brothers and affiliated companies does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. Recruitment agencies or recruitment services may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for more information.This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.Wilks Brothers and affiliated companies do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. Recruitment agencies or recruitment services may contact View email address on click.appcast.io for more information.